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The Juniors division of UAAP Season 79 is over, but this doesn’t mean that our athletes’ battles are over. Rather, it is the start of a long and intensive preparation for the next UAAP season. Here are the players who showed brilliance in their sport and donned the colors of maroon and green with pride.
One-Two Punch: Zoe Hilario and Charize Esmero
Despite the busy schedule of student-athletes, Zoe Hilario and Charize Esmero didn’t fail to show their undeniable dedication in all their swimming competitions. The numerous medals they won together with their other teammates paved the way for them to make it to the NCR Meet. During the last UAAP 79 Juniors Swimming Tournament, Hilario brought home 7 medals and broke the record in the 400m Individual Medley while Esmero brought home 4 medals. As they are only a sophomore and a junior, respectively, many are excited as they wait for them to unleash their full potential. Who knows? They might even lead the Junior Maroon Tankers to the top of the podium in the seasons to come.
Crowd Favorite: Emerson Ebreo
It is a rare instance when a homegrown student makes it to the Juniors Basketball Team’s UAAP line up, but this definitely didn’t stop Emerson Ebrero. Last Season 79, Ebreo from Batch 2019 started his UAAP campaign. Even with limited minutes on the court, he made sure to make the most out of it. With his charm and “angas”, he effortlessly won the heart of the crowd, serving as the spark plug of the team. Hopefully, we will see more of him in the next competitions.
Lowkey Player of the Year: Jazper Pacis
Many may not know about Jazper Pacis, the prized recruit of the UPIS Table Tennis team from Kings‘ Montessori. Despite being quiet and shy, this didn’t hinder him from showing what he is capable of. In fact, he was hailed as the UAAP79 Rookie of the Year in Table Tennis. Despite this huge success, he still keeps his feet on the ground and gives his heart out in every training to improve more in order to be one of the best.
Walk in the Park: Gyles Abac
As a freshman, Gyles Abac watched the seniors from the sidelines and took it as an inspiration to work harder in trainings. His commitment and patience to Track and Field (TnF) paid off very well as he won a gold and a bronze in the recently concluded UAAP79. He also was the lone representative of the UPIS TnF team in this year’s NCR Meet. Aside from being athletic, he is also blessed with a talent in the field of art. Gyles is known as one of the most creative people in his batch with a knack for drawing and video-making. Recently, he participated in the SDG Youth Competition where his team made it to the Top 7.
Setting the Standards High: Urielle Lilang
Three years of being the heart and soul of the Girls Volleyball Team, Urielle Lilang’s legacy is a hard act to follow. Because of her height, most won’t even think of her as a volleyball player, but once she steps on the court, her doubters immediately become her fans. As the team’s setter, setting up plays and being the manager of the team are her main tasks. Even with the huge responsibility put on her shoulders as the team captain, she still prioritizes her studies. In fact, she was one of the few students chosen to go to Japan for the cultural student exchange program of Saijyo Super Science High School last February 2016. //by Julian Taloma, Maica Cabrera and Beca Sinchongco
Sports: The Real MVPs
The Juniors division of UAAP Season 79 is over, but this doesn’t mean that our athletes’ battles are over. Rather, it is the start of a long and intensive preparation for the next UAAP season. Here are the players who showed brilliance in their sport and donned the colors of maroon and green with pride.
One-Two Punch: Zoe Hilario and Charize Esmero
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PARTNERS-IN-CRIME.
Zoe Hilario and Charize Esmero (L-R), the power duo of the UPIS VST Girls’ Team,
bagged several medals as they represented UPIS in various swimming
competitions. Photo Credit: Zoe Hilario
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Despite the busy schedule of student-athletes, Zoe Hilario and Charize Esmero didn’t fail to show their undeniable dedication in all their swimming competitions. The numerous medals they won together with their other teammates paved the way for them to make it to the NCR Meet. During the last UAAP 79 Juniors Swimming Tournament, Hilario brought home 7 medals and broke the record in the 400m Individual Medley while Esmero brought home 4 medals. As they are only a sophomore and a junior, respectively, many are excited as they wait for them to unleash their full potential. Who knows? They might even lead the Junior Maroon Tankers to the top of the podium in the seasons to come.
Crowd Favorite: Emerson Ebreo
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ALWAYS READY. Even with his limited minutes,
Emerson Ebreo still managed to contribute and energize the UPIS Junior Maroons
in his own way. Photo Credit: Emerson
Ebrero
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It is a rare instance when a homegrown student makes it to the Juniors Basketball Team’s UAAP line up, but this definitely didn’t stop Emerson Ebrero. Last Season 79, Ebreo from Batch 2019 started his UAAP campaign. Even with limited minutes on the court, he made sure to make the most out of it. With his charm and “angas”, he effortlessly won the heart of the crowd, serving as the spark plug of the team. Hopefully, we will see more of him in the next competitions.
Lowkey Player of the Year: Jazper Pacis
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| BEWARE. Jazper Pacis surpasses his limits after winning Rookie of the Year in the UAAP Season 79 Table Tennis Tournament last October 2016. Photo Credit: Raymund Creencia |
Many may not know about Jazper Pacis, the prized recruit of the UPIS Table Tennis team from Kings‘ Montessori. Despite being quiet and shy, this didn’t hinder him from showing what he is capable of. In fact, he was hailed as the UAAP79 Rookie of the Year in Table Tennis. Despite this huge success, he still keeps his feet on the ground and gives his heart out in every training to improve more in order to be one of the best.
Walk in the Park: Gyles Abac
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| LEGACY. Since he was in Grade 5, Gyles Abac has been training with the Junior Maroon Tracksters. He stared making a name for himself when he debuted in UAAP 76 in 2013. Photo Credit: UPIS Track and Field (FB Page) |
As a freshman, Gyles Abac watched the seniors from the sidelines and took it as an inspiration to work harder in trainings. His commitment and patience to Track and Field (TnF) paid off very well as he won a gold and a bronze in the recently concluded UAAP79. He also was the lone representative of the UPIS TnF team in this year’s NCR Meet. Aside from being athletic, he is also blessed with a talent in the field of art. Gyles is known as one of the most creative people in his batch with a knack for drawing and video-making. Recently, he participated in the SDG Youth Competition where his team made it to the Top 7.
Setting the Standards High: Urielle Lilang
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| VETERAN. Urielle Lilang proves that experience matters more than height as she led the UPISGVT in the last UAAP Season 79 Girls’ Volleyball Tournament. Photo Credit: Urielle Lilang |
Three years of being the heart and soul of the Girls Volleyball Team, Urielle Lilang’s legacy is a hard act to follow. Because of her height, most won’t even think of her as a volleyball player, but once she steps on the court, her doubters immediately become her fans. As the team’s setter, setting up plays and being the manager of the team are her main tasks. Even with the huge responsibility put on her shoulders as the team captain, she still prioritizes her studies. In fact, she was one of the few students chosen to go to Japan for the cultural student exchange program of Saijyo Super Science High School last February 2016. //by Julian Taloma, Maica Cabrera and Beca Sinchongco
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